1:00 
City of Alexandria Compost Awareness Week Proclamation: The City of Alexandria will acknowledge the upcoming International Compost Awareness Week with a proclamation read by Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley. Main Stage. 

2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award: The City of Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission and AlexRenew will present the 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award. This award recognizes members of the Alexandria community who demonstrate a commitment to protecting the environment and preserving local natural resources. Main Stage. 
 
2:00
Buckets of Doom: Learn about how to decimate your mosquito population without harming any other insects in your garden with “Buckets of Doom.” We will demonstrate, answer questions, and provide the needed materials - straw, netting, large rubber bands, and a starter Bt (natural bacterial mosquito larvicide) Dunk. You will only need to get your buckets. Our Wildlife Habitat Booth. 

Introduction to Permaculture: We will showcase some edible plants that grow well in our area and demonstrate fruit tree pruning. Organic Edible Gardens Booth. 

3:00
Simple Tips for When to Prune Your Trees and Shrubs: Join the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia at their table and bring your pruning questions. Master Gardeners Booth. ​​
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ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES AT BOOTHS
The Dog Store: Highlighting dog safe plants and pet products made from dog safe plants. 
Easterday Mushroom Co: Indoor Mushroom Cultivation - a display of the mushroom growing/farming process.
Alexandria Country Day School: Small bird houses for kids to paint
Tree Stewards of Arlington & Alexandria: Children can "plant" foam trees in a sandbox
League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria: Register new and relocated voters, provide information about the 2025 Virginia elections and answer questions about voting and elections.  
Love & Carrots: Planting Demo & Giveaway - Join a Love & Carrots farmer at our booth to learn the basics of planting and growing from seeds, and learn what you'll need to provide for your seedling so that it continues to grow after you plant it. Participants will be able to take home a mini pot planted with their choice of seed (while supplies last)!